Peter Skelton Driving School

Peter Skelton Driving School

Driving Lessons Newbury, Thatcham & Surrounding Areas

Peter Skelton Driving School is an independent driving school providing driving lessons in Newbury, Thatcham and the surrounding areas. We have both male and female instructors and can offer lessons in either a manual or automatic car. We can also provide lessons in pass plus, parking and refresher lessons and motorway driving. Discounts and gift vouchers also available.

With the benefit of a driving instructor with a high pass rate, you can be assured that you will receive patient and effective tuition to the highest standard. You will also be provided with training material containing details and diagrams on; crossroads, emergency stops, roundabouts and manoeuvres e.g. parallel park, bay park, turn in the road and reverse around a corner.

Semi intensive courses are provided usually over 2 to 4 weeks depending on the pupil and how many hours per week they want to do. Intensive courses can also be provided. However this is usually only recommended for pupils who show a good aptitude on an assessment lesson.

Parents and partners are welcome and indeed encouraged to sit in the back of driving lessons at any time. That way parents or partners can not only see the progress the pupil is making during driving lessons but can also help with private practice.

07500 700317

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As a way to keep cyclists safer the government are proposing a change to the highway code. Drivers will be asked to give way to cyclists and pedestrians when turning left and will also be taught to use the “Dutch reach” when opening doors. The idea is to bring the highway code up to date […]

MPs want a ban on diesel cars much sooner and say it should be brought forward to 2032. The current Government plans want a ban in 2040 however the terms of the plan are very vague. A report criticised a cut in subsidies and a lack of suitable charge points. However the government have expressed […]

The theory test may be changing again to match modern day situations. Vape clouds coming from car windows, pot holes and even drones may well be included in a revamped test according to reports. Over 50% of drivers feel that the current theory test is outdated and doesn’t truly reflect modern day driving. The current […]

The police are clamping down on tailgating, imposing £100 fines.This comes after research from the Highways England that shows almost 2,000 accidents were caused last year by tailgaters resulting in over 100 fatalities. Research also shows that a driver being tailgated experiences an increase in heart rate, anxiety and an increased level of stress. It […]

Being able to drive when you’re 17 is a great way to gain some independence. There are so many advantages to being able to drive and we believe you don’t need to wait until you’re 17 to gain vital experience. There is so much you need to learn about safety and driving in general that […]

Have you ever heard of a singing road? Well there aren’t any in Basingstoke but in The Netherlands such a road exists. It has strips on the road which when driven over at the correct speed play a tune for the drivers as a reward. However nearby residents in a nearby town have been driven […]

Weekend Intensive courses are often very appealing to learners looking to pass their test quickly. Whether it is just excitement to get on the road or to pass before a deadline say for a job. If you in a bit of a hurry to pass your practical driving test and get yourself on the road, […]

You can start lessons without having passed your theory, however, taking your theory test is essential before you are able to book your practical test. This can hold people back when wanting to book their driving test as the theory does require some practice meaning you may not be able to get a test date […]

Driving on the motorway is going to be made possible for learner drivers next year. This is something that will have pros and cons but overall should be a good change. Motorway driving is very different to regular driving, which is why currently, motorway lessons are offered to drivers who have just passed their test […]

The new “Show Me Tell Me Questions” which will come into play on 4th December 2017. Below is a video for the “Tell Me” Questions. These will be asked by the examiner at the start of the driving test before the pupil sets off. If a pupil gets a question wrong then it will be […]